Shoaib Akhtar
Shoaib Akhtar, known as the 'Rawalpindi Express,' is a former Pakistani cricketer celebrated for his extraordinary pace bowling and fierce competitiveness. Renowned for his remarkable speed, Akhtar is often regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in the history of cricket. His career spanned from 1997 to 2011, during which he became a pivotal player for Pakistan in international cricket. Recently, he was in the news for recreating a hilarious face-off with Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, reviving their iconic rivalry ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy.
Born on Aug 13, 1976 (48 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Bangladesh | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 121,363 | $350,000 | 258$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 63,257 | $280,000 | 80$ |
| Totals | 2 | 385,581,714 | 184,620 | $630,000 | 338$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
Shoaib Akhtar, known as the 'Rawalpindi Express', has demanded a new franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
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Bangladesh:
Shoaib Akhtar was one of the Pakistani cricketers who shone in the first IPL in 2008.
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India:
Shoaib Akhtar expressed displeasure at Mohammad Hafeez's comments.
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Bangladesh:
Shoaib Akhtar, known as the 'Rawalpindi Express', was a fast bowler for Pakistan.
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India:
Akhtar, echoing Hafeez’s sentiments, said that Hardik is no Marshall, Waqar, Lee, or Srinath.
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India:
Shoaib Akhtar is another Pakistani cricket legend criticized by Yograj Singh for hurling abuses at the Pakistan team for money.
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Pakistan:
Yuvraj Singh referred to Shoaib Akhtar while discussing the need for former players to support the current team.
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Pakistan:
Junaid Niazi referred to the treatment of Shoaib Akhtar in relation to the current cricket team.
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Pakistan:
Shoaib Akhtar echoed the sentiment, expressing disbelief at the team’s performance.
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Pakistan:
Shoaib Akhtar echoed the sentiment, expressing disbelief at the team’s performance.
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